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Illegal Traffic under the Basel Convention

… disposal. The Convention’s primary aim is to protect human health and the environment from the harm posed by the … if improperly handled, can have appalling effects on human health and the environment. A persistent exposure to dioxins, … and seas. In addition to the adverse impacts on human health, the contamination of our land, air and waters can …
18 Jun 2026 Document in Chemicals and Waste

A Guide to Cooperation on the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions

… Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal seeks to protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects of … and Stockholm Conventions are designed to protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals and … in ways that minimize significant adverse effects on human health and the environment by the year 2020. Improve …
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The rise of environmental crime - A growing threat to natural resources, peace, development and security

… losses to our planet rob future generations of wealth, health and wellbeing on an unprece- dented scale. They also … the very foundation of sustainable development, our health, food security and our economies. Ecosystems provide … revenues to governments that can be used for education, health care, development and sustainable business models. The …
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Special Issue on Wildlife Trafficking II

… AWA violations are conducted by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) Investigative and … district court where there is reason to believe that the health of an animal is in serious danger. Id. § 2159. … of the FMIA, including both humane slaughter and public health violations, is § 2N2.1. This guideline has a base …
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Strategic Report: Environment, Peace and Security - a Convergence of Threats

… an economic, social, and environmental issue. As a serious health risk, it is responsible for approximately 7 million … them as highly dangerous for the environment and human health. Section 5.2. Land further explores the issue of … ground, contaminating the soil and water, posing serious health and environmental risks; 29  Industrial and …
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ASEAN Handbook on legal cooperation to combat wildlife crime

… acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) which endangers human health and well-being, and ASEAN’s economy. Since its … mEasurEs (sps agrEEmEnt), 1 January 1995 a. Public Health (Food) Act, Chapter 182 DATE OF RATIFICATION: … Biological Weapons Act, Chapter 87 c. Workplace Safety and Health Order, 2009 d. Penal Code, Chapter 22 a. Antiquities …
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Reference Guide - European Union Wildlife Trade Regulations

… (concerning food products, seafood, caviar, etc.), for health and veterinary purposes for live animals or animal … a manner such as to minimise the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment and, in the case of animals, must … and shipped as to minimise the risk of injury, damage to health or cruel treatment. A B* The applicant has provided …
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CITES and CBNRM. Proceedings of an international symposium on “The relevance of CBNRM to the conservation and sustainable use of CITES-listed species in exporting countries”

… equation, and not its victims economically and in health terms (e.g. De Boer and Baquete 1998; Chardonnet et … ban the import of healthy parrots from such a project for health reasons and maintain this ban indefinitely, despite … species. … Keystone species are vital for maintaining the health and integrity of ecosystems and their conservation …
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National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking

… secure economic prosperity, regional stability, and human health around the world. Wildlife trafficking now threatens … security, food supplies, the economy, and human health. We will work with public and private partners to …
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World Wildlife Crime Report - Trafficking in protected species

… of law, with their own enforce- ment bodies. Environment, health, agriculture, development, and com- merce ministries … belief that consumption of wild products is beneficial for health. There are very few popular foods, either animal or … Food is at the root of culture, as are beliefs about health, so consumption of wildlife can be seen as a way of …
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